Immigration Reform and Executive Actions
The immigration system in the United States is in desperate need of reform in order to meet the nation’s societal, cultural, and economic needs. NILC staff promote ways to advance just and humane immigration reform policies that are in line with our country’s core values. NILC has played a leadership role spearheading the federal legislative campaign for the DREAM Act, and subsequently campaigns for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and other other executive actions. Ultimately, NILC’s goals are centered on promoting the full integration of all immigrants into U.S. society.
DACA – Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals
Information about Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals
Biden Administration Executive Actions
Biden Administration Day One Immigration Actions
Dream and Promise Act of 2019
FAQ: American Dream and Promise Act of 2019
Summary of Dream and Promise Act of 2019 (H.R. 6)
Side by Side: Temporary Protected Status (TPS), the American Promise Act of 2017, the American Dream and Promise Act of 2019, and the SECURE Act of 2019
Side by Side: DACA and Provisions of Dream Act of 2019 and American Dream and Promise Act of 2019
Dream Act, Dreamers, and Related Legislation
Dream Act 2017: Summary and Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
Side by Side: DACA Solutions in the Dream and USA Acts (table)
Legislation to Protect DACA Recipients/Immigrant Youth (table)
FAQ: The BRIDGE Act – “Bar Removal of Individuals Who Dream and Grow Our Economy”
The SUCCEED Act: Top 5 Ways SUCCEED Fails Immigrant Youth
2010 Dream Act: Fact Sheets, Studies & Reports, Dreamers’ Stories
National Immigration Law Center Priorities
Freedom to Thrive: Priorities for Congressional & Executive Action on Immigration in 2023
Economic Benefits
CBO Report Confirms a Positive Impact of Immigration Reform on Federal Budget
Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act of 2013
Summary & Analysis: The Senate Bill
The Senate Immigration Reform Bill (S. 744): What’s Good, What’s Bad (English and Spanish)
DREAM Provisions in S. 744
Senate Immigration Reform Bill: Summary of Immigrant Integration Provisions
Batalla Vidal v. Baran, et al.: Lawsuit in New York seeking to restrict the reach of the injunction issued in Texas v. U.S.
See Batalla Vidal v. Baran, et al.
Lopez v. Richardson, et al.: Lawsuit in Illinois seeking to restrict the reach of the injunction issued in Texas v. U.S.
Complaint (U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, filed 10/12/16, PDF)
Chicago Dreamer Challenges Nationwide Immigration Injunction
Sanchez Ponce v. Baran, et al.: Lawsuit in California seeking to restrict the reach of the injunction issued in Texas v. U.S.
Complaint (U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, filed 11/3/16, PDF)
California Dreamer Challenges Nationwide Immigration Injunction
United States of America, et al. v. State of Texas, et al.
(formerly State of Texas, et al. v. United States of America, et al.; see below)
See: United States v. State of Texas (LITIGATION tab)
State of Texas, et al. v. United States of America, et al.: Lawsuit filed by 26 states seeking to block implementation of DAPA and the expansion of DACA
See: United States v. State of Texas (LITIGATION tab)